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How did one student destroy $36K worth of tech tools?


May 3, 2012 by Claire Knight

A Pennsylvania student has been charged with institutional vandalism and criminal mischief after he destroyed about 30 school-owned MacBooks.

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Oops, spell check isn’t perfect: Here’s more proof


January 31, 2012 by Claire Knight

You’d think everyone knows that spell check is one of the most basic — and overused — tech tools out there.

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Yet another way students use tech toys to cheat


December 28, 2011 by Claire Knight

Heads up: Students have come up with another sneaky way to cheat on tests.

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Santa might not be giving eTextbooks this year: But this website is!


December 20, 2011 by Claire Knight

If eTextbooks are on your holiday wish list, you’re in luck. You can get one without spending a dime. Here’s how:

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Deadline looming: New federal law requires this online tool


November 4, 2011 by Claire Knight

Ticktock. Ticktock. Time is running out! Have you updated your website yet?

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Make the most of your laptop battery: 4 ways


September 16, 2011 by Claire Knight

With all of the hoopla surrounding iPads, laptops seem to be gathering dust. Here are four tricks that make “old reliable” … well, more reliable for students.

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Why should high schools use more tech in classrooms?


August 24, 2011 by Claire Knight

That’s just one of the questions the public answered in the 2011 Gallup Poll. Here’s what they said:

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One-stop shop for 1,000+ tech tools


July 27, 2011 by Claire Knight

Looking for a wiki worth joining? Here it is:

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The iPod explosion: Fire safety for electronic devices


July 25, 2011 by Claire Knight

More students use tech toys in class, and schools have seen an increase in fires caused by them. Here’s the latest example:

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Interactive whiteboards picking up steam


July 15, 2011 by Jake Simms

Teachers say they want interactive whiteboards – more than any other tech tool out there.

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